Part Of I-95 Closed After Tank Ruptures

August 30, 1992

EAST HAVEN — Police were forced to close I-95 near exit 50 Friday night after a tractor trailer lost control, ruptured its fuel tank and spilled 300 gallons of gasoline onto the road.

Police said a truck driven by Edward Gagne, no age or address available, went out of control during heavy rains about 11:45 p.m. The truck struck barriers on both sides of the road and came to rest in the middle blocking all lanes.

The state Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Protection responded and the road was closed for two hours. The driver was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital and treated for minor injuries